Knoll's Apple Orchard and Vegetable Farm

Woodstock, IL · about 56 mi from Chicago

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At a glance

Address: 211 Saint Patrick Road, Woodstock, IL 60098
Activities: 🍎 Apples 🍅 Vegetables
Phone: (815) 337-2334
Typical season: Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Chicago, about 56 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
County: McHenry County, IL
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 5b
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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EV charger 5.2 mi
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Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 47°F, lows around 29°F, about 2.4 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.

29°13°J

33°16°F

45°26°M

59°36°A

70°47°M

80°57°J

84°62°J

82°60°A

75°52°S

62°40°O

47°29°N

34°18°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 28
🍂 First fall frostOct 12
☀️ Frost-free season166 days
🧭 Hardiness zone5b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Marengo, IL station (9.8 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.

What you can pick here

ApplesAug to Oct
VegetablesJun to Oct

Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.

Before you go

Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
A bag or box for the ride home, if the farm allows your own
Comfortable shoes for orchard rows
Hand wipes
A sturdy basket or box, if the farm allows your own
Gloves for prickly vines
A cooler for sweet corn and tomatoes
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

How to pick like a pro

Is it ripe?
Ripe apples come off with a gentle lift and twist. If you have to yank, it is not ready. Background color shifts from green to yellow or cream.
How to pick
Lift the apple up and twist; do not pull straight down or shake the branch. Leave the stem on. Set apples in the bag, do not drop them, because bruises spread.
Best time to go
Weekday mornings. Weekend afternoons in late September and October are the busiest.
Keep it fresh
Refrigerate; most varieties keep for weeks. Keep away from bananas and greens, because apples release ethylene.

Farm country: McHenry County

McHenry County had 828 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 160 sold food straight to the public and 13 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

202 acres of apples #1 of 47 counties in IL

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about Knoll's Apple Orchard and Vegetable Farm

Is Knoll's Apple Orchard and Vegetable Farm open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (815) 337-2334 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Knoll's Apple Orchard and Vegetable Farm?

Apples typically run Aug to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is Knoll's Apple Orchard and Vegetable Farm?

The listing gives the address as 211 Saint Patrick Road, Woodstock, IL 60098. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Knoll's Apple Orchard and Vegetable Farm?

Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.

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